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Listing broker remarks

Built in 1890, the William McKnight House is the namesake and crown jewel of the McKnight Historic District, built for and by the developer of the neighborhood. Situated between Thompson Triangle park and landscaped Dartmouth Terrace, the property is an oasis in Springfield's garden district, with winding, established gardens of its own. With 4,565 sqft of living space, this historic 6-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom, 5-fireplace, 2-car carriage house home is generously and luxuriously appointed. This home has it all: hardwood, marble, and tile floors; coffered, vaulted, and textured paper maché ceilings; pocket doors; French doors; an original tin ceiling in the butler's pantry; hand-carved fretwork and fireplace mantles; leaded glass; built-ins; Dutch entry door; wrap-around piazza; second-floor balcony. A remodeled kitchen with high-end stainless steel appliances and custom cabinetry exits off to relaxing back porch, into large, fenced-in yard. Remodeled bathrooms. Open House: Sun 6/28, 10am.— Swallow Real Estate, Inc.

Key details

  • 4,565 sq ft
  • 15,577 lot sq ft
  • 6 beds
  • 3.5 baths
  • 1890 built
  • $125 / sq ft
  • $5,320 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠3⁠9⁠9⁠3⁠8⁠
Last updated
Address
1176 Worthington St
Town
Springfield, MA
ZIP
01109

Historic designations

Local Historic District
McKnight Historic District
MACRIS Inventory
McKnight, W. M. House

What this means for buyers →

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Neighborhood: McKnight Historic District

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.